Đề thi Đánh giá năng lực Bộ Quốc phòng phần Tiếng Anh (có đáp án) - Đề số 5

Read the passage below and choose A, B, C, or D to fill in each blank from 131 to 135.

    Music brings many (131) _______ to our lives, especially when we learn something new. Firstly, it makes learning more enjoyable. When we listen to music while studying, it can help us feel relaxed and happy. (132) _______. For example, if you are learning a new language, listening to songs in that language can help you understand and remember words better. 

    Secondly, music helps us focus. When we listen to calm music, our mind becomes less distracted. We can (133) _______ better on our tasks, whether it’s reading, writing, or solving problems. This is because music has a special way of grabbing our attention and keeping us (134) _______.

    Finally, music connects us with other cultures. Through music, we can learn about the traditions, feelings, and stories of people from different parts of the world. It’s like traveling to new places without leaving our home. We can hear different instruments, rhythms, and voices that tell us about the rich diversity of our world. 

    In summary, music is not just about entertainment. It helps us learn better, stay focused, and (135) _______. It’s a powerful tool that can make our learning journey more exciting and rewarding. 

Read the passage below and choose A, B, C, or D to answer each question from 136 to 140.

    A human-like robot that can drive a car could one day be used as a chauffeur, though its creator admits that this may take at least 50 years.

    Most driverless cars work very differently to a human driver, using artificial intelligence and custom mechanical systems to directly move the steering wheel and pedals. This approach is much more efficient and simpler than using a robot to drive, but it is also specially made for each particular car.

    Kento Kawaharazuka at the University of Tokyo and his colleagues have developed a human-like robot, called Musashi, that can drive a car in the same way as a human. It has a human-like “skeleton” and “musculature”, as well as cameras in each of its eyes and force sensors in its hands and feet. Artificial intelligence systems work out what actions are needed to drive the car and react to events that often happen on roads such as traffic lights changing colour or a person stepping in front of the car. The robot can only perform a limited range of driving tasks at present, such as going forward in a straight line, taking a righthand turn, and moving at speeds of around five kilometres per hour on non-public roads. “The speed of the pedal or the velocity of the car is not high. Also, the handling of the car is not fast compared to human beings,” says Kawaharazuka.

    It seems that a robot at the controls of a car, operating in real traffic conditions and in total safety, is not something we are likely to see soon. As mentioned earlier, it could be decades before a robot could really step into the driver’s seat.

Read the passage below and choose A, B, C, or D to answer each question from 141 to 145.

In the Name of Beauty

    Cosmetics have been used throughout history. The ancient Greeks, the Egyptians, and the Romans all used various kinds of makeup. Some of these cosmetics were used to improve one’s appearance. Others were used to protect their skin. However, in some cases, things used for makeup were dangerous or even deadly!

    Skincare treatments including perfumes, lotions, and cosmetic masks were used in ancient Egypt by rich and poor alike. Egyptians also developed some of the earliest sunscreens. They used oils and creams for protection against the sun and dry winds. Egyptians, as well as other ancient cultures, used various powders on their skin for beauty as well. Egyptians used black kohl around their eyes. Romans put white chalk on their faces. And Indians painted red henna on their bodies.

    Most of the ancient cosmetics were harmless. However, in the name of beauty, some people applied dangerous chemicals and poisons to their skin. During the Italian Renaissance, women wore white powder made of lead on their faces. Of course, doctors today know lead is like a poison for our bodies. Also, around the time of the Renaissance, women in Italy put drops of belladonna in their eyes. These belladonna drops were made from a plant whose poison affects the nerves in the body. By putting belladonna drops in her eyes, a woman’s pupils would become very large. People thought this made women more beautiful. Actually, this is where the plant’s name comes from. In Italian, belladonna means “beautiful woman.”

    When Elizabeth I was queen in the late 1500s, some rather dangerous cosmetics were also being used by women in England. In particular, women were using special hair dye made with lead and sulphur. The dye was designed to give people red hair, the same color as the queen’s hair, but over time, the dye made people’s hair fall out. Finally, women using this dye ended up bald, like the queen, and had to wear wigs.